How Sun Plastics is Growing with the Dairy Industry in Southern Africa
“Sun Plastics manufactures medium and high-barrier food packaging in Southern Africa, including vacuum bags, lidding films, base films, and dairy packaging built for local conditions.” The dairy industry across Southern Africa is evolving, and so are the packaging demands that come with it. At Sun Plastics, we have been on a deliberate journey to develop […]
Corporate sustainability: business practices and industry norms
Corporate sustainability encompasses the implementation of strategies and initiatives that place paramount importance on long-term environmental, social, and economic well-being. This holistic approach not only safeguards our planet but also establishes the financial resilience of businesses operating within these parameters. In this article, we will delve into the sustainability practices specifically in the realm of […]
Plastics and trade in Southern Africa
Sun Plastics is proudly African; with ties to manufacturing in several Southern African countries, we strive to satisfy the needs of our local markets. With the factory based in Botswana – the heart of Southern Africa – single and co-extruded flexible packaging are easily accessible to our neighbouring countries. We believe that local production and […]
Driving Corporate Sustainability: Sun Plastics’s Approach to Biodegradable Packaging Solutions
Corporate sustainability is a very popular word at present. Whether one is an activist, an environmental scientist, or a part of business and manufacturing, reducing our impact on the Earth seems to be a top priority for many in society. The common understanding is to manage and preserve our natural resources efficiently to ensure that […]
Biodegradable Refuse Bags
We are happy to announce the launch of our first retail product: biodegradable refuse bags. After years of R&D in this market segment, we have created a product that has innovated the way we deal with waste – literally. By taking an ordinary household product, we have transformed it into something with added properties and […]
The importance of local production
‘Local is lekker’ is a term often used when referring to the support of locally produced goods. In conjunction with Proudly South African, this expression is meant to foster national pride and patriotism by encouraging South Africans to support homegrown enterprises. Whether you have heard it at a local market while buying gourmet foods or […]